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Busta Rhymes is busting out with a thirst trap, showing off his jaw-dropping transformation in all his shirtless glory -- and those abs are proof of the dedication he's put in!

This new look didn’t happen overnight -- sources close to the rap legend tell TMZ Hip Hop the 52-year-old has shed an impressive 64 pounds since last fall, all thanks to a major lifestyle makeover.

Busta’s dedication is next level -- sources tell us he hired a traveling chef to keep his diet on track while on tour. Plus, he's been hitting the gym hard to keep that evolution going strong.

SZA is living her best life to ring in the new year, and she's looking as fine as ever.

The "Kill Bill" singer just shared a photo dump from a vacation to a tropical paradise, and she's leaving little to the imagination in a skimpy bikini ... and showing off all her curves.

Check out the gallery ... SZA is doing her thing on a boat, on the beach, in the woods, on hiking trails and in the sauna in Costa Rica ... all while her body brings the heat.

Nicki Minaj will not be arrested regarding the assault allegations made by her former manager -- at least not yet ... TMZ has learned the warrant cops requested has been denied.

A spokesperson for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office tells TMZ ... they have reviewed the warrant request from the Detroit Police Department but have chosen to deny it due to "insufficient evidence" proving a crime had been committed.

The Prosecutor's Office does add that it's requested the police further investigate the matter.

Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia will not be participating in cuffing season this winter ... she's vowed to stay single for the foreseeable future following her breakup from singer Zach Bryan.

The Barstool Sports personality made the confession at the Golden Globes Sunday, where she told Us Weekly she made a pact with "BFFs" podcast cohost Josh Richards about her love life.

As she told the outlet ... she promised her bestie she wouldn't start dating again until the summertime.

Bianca Censori and Kanye West's marriage is "Stronger" than ever ... the couple couldn't keep their hands off one another during their getaway to the Maldives.

Check out video ... Ye is seen lifting Bianca in the air while simultaneously planting his face directly in between her breasts -- which are at risk of popping out thanks to the 2 bits of cloth she's rocking as a top.

The PDA moment comes courtesy of additional footage from Bianca's untamed 30th birthday bash, which had a number of eyebrow-raising moments. (More on that later on!!!)

Naomi Osaka is entering the new year single -- the tennis superstar just announced she is no longer dating rapper Cordae.

The 27-year-old shared the news on her Instagram story on Monday ... saying the two will continue to be great parents to their baby girl, Shai, who was born in 2023.

"No bad blood at all, he's a great person and an awesome dad," Osaka said.

Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions easily handled the Minnesota Vikings to secure a first-round bye in the playoffs on Sunday ... but they were definitely tweakin' in the locker room after the game -- thanks to LiAngelo Ball's new viral rap song!!

The top-seeded Lions dominated their NFC North opponents in a 31-9 victory ... and following the successful outing, the whole Detroit locker room got in on the latest craze -- the middle Ball brother's new "Tweaker" hit, which has spread like wildfire in the past week.

ASB shared footage of the celebration ... showing him vibing out to G3's track as his teammates rapped and danced along.

Bad Bunny was living his best life in his native Puerto Rico, celebrating the release of his sixth studio album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," with an impromptu performance that had everyone vibing!

Check out the clips -- Bad Bunny literally took things to new heights, making his way to the balcony of the Casa Histórica De La Música in Cayey to hype up his fans ... rocking an oversized straw hat, taking shots, and soaking in the crowd’s energy.

BB’s performance wasn’t your typical concert spectacle -- it was an intimate affair Sunday night, with everyone in the crowd, including the rapper himself, having the best time.

Elton John says his eyesight's fine ... just ask his Golden Globe presenter Rihanna -- or, is that Brandi Carlile?

The singer-songwriter took to the stage to present an award at Sunday night's show ... walking out with country music star Carlile -- and, at first, he seems to get serious, saying he's going to address all the reports about his eyesight.

Elton tells the crowd he'd like to talk about the persistent reports about his regressive eyesight ... explaining the rumors are overblown and it's not really as bad as it seems.

Nikki Glaser says the after-party of this year's Golden Globes just won't be the same ... 'cause Diddy's locked up -- and, the baby oil won't be flowing.

The comedian kicked off the 2025 ceremony with an approximately 11-minute long monologue ... and, she couldn't help but make a few jokes about the allegations the rap producer is facing in New York City.

Check out the clip ... Glaser jokes that Zendaya's movie "Challengers" is "more sexually charged than a Diddy credit card."

Joe Alwyn is reflecting on the scrutiny surrounding his relationship with Taylor Swift saying he’s chosen to focus on what matters most to him ... family, friends and his career.

During an interview with The Guardian, the actor admitted he’s always attempted to tune out the "noise" about his 6-year romantic relationship with T-Swift. He said, "If you let all of that other stuff in, it starts to affect you, and you’re living from the outside in," adding ... "And then you’re pretty f****d." He said his family and friends keep him "tethered to the ground."

Alwyn, whose relationship with Swift ended in April 2023, said he’s moved on from the public chatter over their past saying ... "We’re talking about something that’s a while ago now."

Vikings vs. Lions is one of the most consequential regular season NFL games in league history ... a game so important, there surely will be no choreographed dancing from Camryn Bynum and his teammates, right?

WRONG!

TMZ Sports caught up with the standout defender just days before the highly anticipated matchup between the 14-2 squads -- which will determine the NFC North winner and recipient of a first-round playoff bye (while the loser will be the 5th seed!) -- and asked the 26-year-old safety if he had anything special planned.

Nicki Minaj could face criminal charges for the incident alleged in her former manager's recent lawsuit ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the Detroit Police have sent a warrant request to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office that is being reviewed to determine whether criminal charges will be issued.

It will fall to the prosecutor to decide if they'll file charges.

Michael J. Fox received America's highest civilian honor Saturday ... after President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in an emotional moment.

The actor attended the ceremony at the White House Saturday ... alongside several other stars and high-profile Democrats who received the same honor from the 46th president.

Watch the clip ... Michael walks to centerstage with help from a man in uniform to stand alongside POTUS -- when a series of his accomplishments are read out.

Ariana Grande has got jokes ... and the "Wicked" star was not afraid to let one fly at herself during the Palm Springs International Film Awards.

While accepting the “Rising Star” award for her performance in "Wicked" ... AG noted that she never thought when she started out as a child actor, she would be in the biz at 31.

And with that, she quipped ... "I want to start by thanking my good friends Botox and Juvéderm. I thought I’d be hearing ‘Slightly Withering Star’ or ‘Drooping Star’ by now, so thank you.”

6:57 PM PT -- Nicki’s lawyer Judd Burstein tells TMZ … “At this time, no complaint has been served upon Mrs. Petty (Nicki's married name), and therefore, we are unaware of the specific allegations. However, if the lawsuit is as reported by TMZ, it is completely false and frivolous. We are confident that the matter brought by this ex assistant will be resolved swiftly in Mrs. Petty’s favor.”

Nicki Minaj exploded on her day-to-day manager and hit him in the face so hard she knocked his head back and sent his hat flying ... at least according to a new lawsuit.

The "Starships" rapper is being sued by a man named Brandon Garrett, who claims he was working as Nicki's manager during her tour earlier this year when she got physical with him.

In the lawsuit, filed by high-powered trial attorney Thomas Feher and obtained by TMZ, Garrett claims Nicki sent him on an errand after her April 2024 concert in Detroit ... and when he got back he was summoned to her dressing room.